The Cat's Pajamas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Music
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“The Cat’s Pajamas makes great music for everyone in the family – even dads. Listen to them and you’ll find that common ground where all humans live and play – regardless of their age. It’s a great place to be.”
- Bill Harley, children’s musician, storyteller and NPR commentator
"Perhaps the foremost family musical artist out there working today....miss them at your own risk!" - Michael Jaworek, longtime promoter at the Birchmere
“The most polished act in the Philly kids music scene.”
- Mike Miller, Philadelphia Folksong Society
On Goin’ Bananas: “This music is not for ‘kids only’ which is a pleasant surprise to moms and dads. The styles presented are vast and appealing. Professional music for kids and adults like this is rare to find. What impresses me most about the Cat’s Pajamas is their musicianship and their vocals. Perfect harmonies, danceable rhythms, and very creative lyrics and music make them crowd pleasers with any age.”
- To the Bone
“The Cat’s Pajamas are dynamos! Their enthusiasm is infectious.”
- Rambles, online journal of music and literature
"The band's raucous interaction and dancing in the aisles transforms first-time audiences into loyal fans who may turn up at the next concert with kitty slippers, cat T-shirts, and even their own puppets!" --Collette Caprara - The Freelance-Star, Fredericksburg, VA
"It's similar to a rock concert. These performers aren't dumbing down the songs for kids; they are making really good music." --Patrick Brogan, Director of Performing Arts for ArtsQuest, quoted by Michelle Rieder - Bethlehem Press
Discography
Reading Rocks! (2005)
Live! It's the Cat's Pajamas! DVD (2005)
Goin' Bananas (2002)
Cool Music For Kids (1999)
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Bio
Reviewed as “…the most polished act in the Philly kids music scene," the Cat's Pajamas have been wowing audiences all up and down the east coast since 1995. Lead vocalist Janet Schreiner brings her background in professional children's and musical theatre to create The Cat's Pajamas' high octane blend of music and theatrical highjinks. The band runs the gamut from swing to motown to rock 'n roll, in signature 3-part harmony. It's music that's "not for kids only" (Review, To the Bone) in a truly unique and interactive show that families can't get enough of.
With 3 award-winning CDs and a live concert DVD, the Cat's Pajamas have been featured on the syndicated program WXPN Kid's Corner in Philadelphia and children's radio shows throughout the U.S. and Australia. Regional venues include Sesame Place, the Kimmel Center, World Café Live, Sunoco’s Welcome America, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Ocean City Music Pier. National venues include The Regent Theatre, Boston; Eric Carle Museum, MA; Williams College Museum of Art; Jammin’ Java, VI; Edgecombe College, NC.
With their “Reading Rocks!” show, The Cat’s Pajamas has headlined events for national literacy organizations Head Start, Reading is Fundamental, Reach Out and Read, and Words Are Wonderful. 2007-08 tours include performances in Boston, western Mass., New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia.
The Cat’s Pajamas is based in Philadelphia and is available for bookings throughout the U.S.
“The Cat’s Pajamas makes great music for everyone in the family – even dads.”
– Bill Harley, children’s musician, storyteller and NPR commentator.
“Bring your family to see this all-ages show. They are a nationally lauded kick-in-the-pants!” -Williams College Museum of Art
“The Cat’s Pajamas are perhaps the foremost family musical artist out there working today....miss them at your own risk! -Michael Jaworek,
promoter for America's legendary music hall The Birchmere
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